Cuisinart AIR-200 User Manual - Page 6

4. Check that there is nothing inside the Cuisinart® Basket AirFryer (except AirFry basket and crisper plate). 5. Plug power cord into the wall outlet. OPERATION Follow these simple steps for cooking operation: 1. P lace the appliance on a stable, flat, heat-resistant surface. Plug the Cuisinart® Basket AirFryer into a wall outlet. 2. R emove the AirFry basket from the unit and make sure the crisper plate is inserted in the AirFry basket. 3. A dd desired food onto the crisper plate in the basket and insert the basket into the unit. Note: For the Bake and Broil functions, the unit will automatically preheat. See Preheat on page 5 for more information. 4 . U se the digital controls to select the desired cooking function or AirFry preset, and to adjust time/temperature as needed. 5. Press Toss Reminder to activate or disable the audio-alert reminder to toss/flip the food halfway through cooking. 6. P ress Start/Stop to begin cooking. 7. D igital display will show cooking timer countdown. 8. T oss Reminder audio alert will sound halfway through cooking (if applicable). 9. O nce timer reaches 00, unit will beep to indicate end of cooking cycle. 10. If basket stays inserted after the cooking cycle ends, unit enters automatic Keep Warm mode. 11. Press Start/Stop or remove basket to disable Keep Warm function and turn unit off. 12. Unplug unit when done. AIRFRYING TIPS & HINTS AirFrying is a healthy alternative to deep-frying in oil. A high-velocity fan and an upper heating element circulate air to prepare a variety of foods that are both delicious and healthier than traditional fried foods. • A irFrying doesn't require oil, but a light spray of cooking spray or drizzle of oil tossed with food can enhance browning. • T oss Reminder is recommended when cooking large quantities that overlap and larger foods like chicken cutlets. Do not overload the basket; more surface area will result in faster cooking and better results. • F oods will cook more evenly when they are cut into equal-size pieces with minimal overlap. • A n assortment of coatings can be used on AirFried foods. Some examples of different crumb mixtures include breadcrumbs (plain, seasoned, and panko), crushed cornflakes, potato chips, and graham crackers. Various flours (including gluten-free) and other dry foods like cornmeal work as well. • W hen cooking proteins, marinades and juices will drip to the bottom of the basket. This is a great base for a gravy or pan sauce. • W hen AirFrying greasy foods (e.g., bacon), grease will drain into the bottom of the AirFry basket. As a precaution, allow hot grease to cool in the basket before cleaning. • Use tongs or a silicone spatula to remove food from the basket. • U se the light/window feature to check on cooking food. The basket can also be removed to check on the food (this will pause the cooking until the basket is reinserted into the unit). 6